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Area Entertainment Guide
BOOKS
BETHEL Laura Bradford with “A Daughter’s Truth,” Byrd's Books, 178 Greenwood Ave. Tue 7 p.m. 203-730-2973, byrdsbooks.com
BROOKFIELD Nonfiction Book Group: “Antarctica,” by Gabrielle Walker , Library, 182 Whisconier Road. Tue 6:30 p.m. 203-775-6241, brookfieldlibrary.org
COMEDY
DANBURY Treehouse Comedy Live with Paul Bond, John Romanoff, and Billy Winn, Western Connecticut State University’s Westside Campus, 43 Lake Ave. Ext. Sat 8:30 p.m. 203-770-9336, ivesconcertpark.com, treehousecomedy.com
MAMARONECK, N.Y. Laughing Out Loud: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy, Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane. Fri 8 p.m. $20. 914-698-0098, emelin.org.
RIDGEFIELD Seth Meyers, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sun 9:30 p.m. $90. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
YONKERS, N.Y. Comedy Night, Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Ave. Wed 8 p.m. $25, $5 Empire Club members, free Elite and Presidents Club. 914-968-4200, empirecitycasino.com
DANCE
DANBURY Ballroom & Latin Social Dance, Vitti’s Dance Studio, 10 Precision Road. Sat 7-11 p.m. $17. Dancing, snacks, dessert, coffee & tea. Free dance lesson. 203-748-2884, dlinley@earthlink.net.
DANBURY Ballroom Dance, Portuguese Cultural Club, 65 Sand Pit Road. Wed 6:30-10:30 p.m. $20. Includes buffet dinner, dessert, coffee, dancing. $15 dance only. 203-748-1278, portugueseculturalcenter.org
MAMARONECK, N.Y. Ballet Hispanico, Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane. Sat 8 p.m. $40. 914-698-0098, emelin.org.
EXHIBITS, ETC.
DANBURY “Imagined Gardens/Terrene Treasures,” photos by Marcy Juran and Rob Jacobsen, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Sat-Sept. 27. Open House Day Sat 1-5 p.m. with Reception 2-4 p.m. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
KATONAH, N.Y. “LandEscape: New Visions of the Landscape from the Early
20th and 21st Centuries,” Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. Through June 16.
914-232-9555, ext. 2968; katonahmuseum.org
KENT “Kent Center School Alumni Art Exhibit,” Memorial Library Gallery, 32 N. Main St. Through June 29. 860-9273761, kentmemoriallibrary.org
KENT “Elected Artist and Judith Secco Solo Show,” KAA Gallery, 21 S. Main St. Through Sun. 860-927-3989, kentart.org
NORWALK “From Corsets to Suffrage: Victorian Women Trailblazers,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Nov. 3; “Historic Grounds & Modern Gardens,” through June 23. Wed-Sun noon-4 p.m. 90 minute tour $20, $18 seniors, $16 ages 8-18;
45 minute tour $10 adults, $8 seniors,
$6 ages 8-18 years old. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
RIDGEFIELD “Harmony Hammond: Material Witness, Five Decades of Art,” Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Through Sept. 15. 203-4384519, ext. 118; aldrichart.org
WASHINGTON “Tales of a Forgotten Day: Myth and Memory at Lover’s Leap,” Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road. Through July. 860-8680518
WASHINGTON DEPOT “Points of VIew” photographs from members of the Washington Art Association, Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Plaza. Through Sat. Gallery hours: TueSat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sun, Mon. 860-868-2878, washingtonart association.org
FESTIVALS
NEW HAVEN International Festival of Arts & Ideas, various locations throughout New Haven. Sat-June 22. 203-4983772, artidea.org
NORWALK Pride in the Park, Mathews Park, 295 West Ave. Sat noon-8 p.m. Family-friendly festival with internationally-known entertainers and local performers. Activities include a Family Pride Social with Stepping Stones Museum for Children, hula hooping, face painting, and other fun events for all ages. Pride also provides a 21+ area with exclusive perks. ctpridecenter.org
FILMS
BROOKFIELD “Gloria Bell,” Library, 182 Whisconier Road. Sat 2 p.m. 203-7756241, brookfieldlibrary.org
OLD SAYBROOK Exhibit on Screen with “Van Gogh & Japan,” Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Sat 1 p.m. $15. 877-503-1286, thekate.org
KIDS
BRIDGEPORT Zoo Tots: Some Like It Hot, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Tue, Wed 10:30 a.m. $15 nonmembers and one child, $10 members and one child. 203-394-6563, beardsleyzoo.org
MUSIC
DANBURY Coffee Cafe featuring Mike Latini, Dean Snellback & Bluesyland, Ann’s Place, 80 Saw Mill Road. June 29, from 7-10:30 p.m. $25 advance online, $35 at the door. Refreshments, beer, wine. Benefits Ann’s Place, a community-based cancer support for men, women and children. annsplace.org/community-evemts.
NORFOLK Los Lobos, Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, 20 Greenswood Road. Fri 8 p.m. $99-$79. infinityhall.com
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. Phil Lesh & Friends featuring Jorma Kaukonen, Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave. Tue, Wed 8 p.m. $189.50-$59.50; Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre: Swahoogie Thu, 8 p.m. $10; Stella Blue’s Band Fri 8 p.m., Sat 7 p.m. $20, $15. 914-937-4126, thecapitoltheatre.com.
RIDGEFIELD David Crosby & FriendsSky Trails Tour, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Fri 8 p.m. $126-$111; Jay & The Americans Sat 8 p.m. $50; Todd Rundgren-The Individualist Tour Tue 8 p.m. $90, $240 VIP Meet & Greet; Terri Clark Wed 8 p.m. $65. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org BROOKFIELD Tony Lombardozzi Jazz Trio, Library, 182 Whisconier Road. Sun 4 p.m. Free ice cream 3:30-4 p.m.
RIDGEFIELD Matuto, Ballard Park. Tue 7 p.m. Free. chirpct.org
SPECIALS
DANBURY Steel & Wheels Car Show, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $12. Rain date:Sun. 203-778-8337, danburyrailwaymuseum.org
FAIRFIELD Ringmaster’s Golf Classic, Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course, 2390 Easton Tpke. Thu 10 a.m. Registration required. 203-367-8495, barnumfestival.com
NEW MILFORD Dinner Under the Stars, Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road. Sat 6-9:30 p.m. $95. 860-355-0300, hunthillfarmtrust.org
NORWALK
Aquarium Car Show: “Barracudas, Marlins & More Show Cars from the Sea,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Sat. Free with Aquarium admission. Rare and exquisite cars all named or nicknamed for marine animals, including a 1937 Gougeon Streamliner “Whale,” a 1954 Frazer “Orca,” a 1958 Austin Healey “Frog Eye” Sprite, Daimler “Fish Mouth” Darts, Barracudas and more. maritimeaquarium.org.
RIDGEFIELD LGBTQ Yoga with Susie Buckley, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Sat 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 203-438-4519, aldrichart.org
STAGE
ELMSFORD, N.Y. “On Your Feet-The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan,” Westchester Broadway Theatre, 1 Broadway Plaza. Through Aug. 4. 914592-2222, broadwaytheatre.com
IVORYTON “Godspell,” Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Through June 16. 860-767-7318, ivorytonplayhouse.org
RIDGEFIELD ACT of Connecticut perform “Putnam County Spelling Bee,” ACT of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. Through June 23. actofct.org.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. “You’ve Got a Friend-The Music of the Brill Building,” White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place (3rd level of City Center). Fri
8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 914-3281600, wppac.com
NEWTOWN Stray Kats Theatre Company presents “Still Crazy After All These Years,” Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main St. Fri, Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. $30, $25 seniors. Reservations strongly suggested. 203-5160606, straykatstheatrecompany.org
NEWTOWN “Funny Money,” Town Players’ Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road. Performances: Thu, Fri, Sat. $25, $20 students and military. 203-270-9144, newtownplayers.org
OAKVILLE “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Phoenix Stage Company, 133 Main St. Sat, and June 14, 15, 21,
22, at 8 p.m.; Sun, and June 16, at 3 p.m.
$23, $20 seniors (60+), teachers, students.860-417-2505, phoenixstagecompany.org
RIDGEFIELD “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Through June 22. Fri, Sat 8 p.m. Cabaret Seating. Bring food and drink. $35, $28. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org